Atty. Melvin Jay Foster

Atty. Melvin Jay Foster

Melvin Jay Foster is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust administration, estate administration. Melvin received a B.S. degree from DePaul University, and has been licensed for 53 years.

Libertyville Libertyville 53 yrs experience 53 year
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Profile Summary

About Melvin Jay Foster at a glance

Melvin Jay Foster is a trusts, probate, and estate planning attorney based in Libertyville, Illinois. They have 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1973). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D. (—) and DePaul University B.S. (—). Serands clients in Libertyville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Melvin Jay Foster is a lawyer practicing estate planning, trust administration, estate administration
  • Melvin received a B.S. degree from DePaul University, and has been licensed for 53 years
  • Melvin practices in Libertyville, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Melvin Jay Foster's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Melvin Jay Foster handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Libertyville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Melvin Jay Foster's law office located?
Melvin Jay Foster's law practice is located in Libertyville, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melvin Jay Foster handle?
Melvin Jay Foster focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Melvin Jay Foster practiced law?
Melvin Jay Foster has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
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Education

Chicago-Kent College of Law J.D.
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DePaul University B.S.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1973

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